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Jesse Tomas
Jesse Tomas is a reporter from Toronto who joined iNFOnews.ca in 2023. He graduated with a Bachelor in Journalism from Carleton University in 2022.
TRENDING NOW: Dogs exemplify the two types of people at the beach
There's two kinds of beach goers, the ones who want to do activities and the…
South Okanagan General Hospital emergency room shut down tonight
The emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver is shutting down from 6…
UPDATE: Missing man found by hunters in Merritt area
UPDATE: Oct. 13, 2023 RCMP say a missing 65-year-old Prince George man who was last…
Penticton considering $200K worth of improvements to dog parks
Penticton dog owners want better dog parks it looks like they'll be getting their wish.…
In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition
PHOENIX (AP) — For a few hours, Krystal Curley and her Indigenous women's work group…
Scientists pry a secret from the `Mona Lisa’ about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
PARIS (AP) — The “Mona Lisa” has given up another secret. Using X-rays to peer…
Canadian-Israeli woman, missing since Hamas ambush at musical festival, dead: family
Family of a Canadian-Israeli woman, who was missing since Hamas militants ambushed a music festival…
Coquitlam RCMP investigating suspicious fire at elementary school
Coquitlam RCMP are seeking information about a fire at Hazel Trembath Elementary School. Police were…
Palestinians in Gaza struggle to follow Israeli evacuation order and face dire water shortage
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s chief military spokesman says that Israeli military is…
Foreign affairs minister announces plan to help Canadians evacuate from West Bank
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is still working to get Canadians…
Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel
Friends and family have confirmed that at least four Canadians were killed last weekend when…
Connected vehicles can be at risk of hacking, consumer awareness paramount: experts
TORONTO – Blasting the heat with a remote sensor before you even get into your…
Votes are in for $241 million Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna
Voting on the $241 million loan for recreation centres in Kelowna has ended. The city…
TRENDING NOW: Duck wins game of ‘Marco Polo’
This duck is the 'Marco Polo' champion. It is graceful, elusive, and even seems to…
Man admits stealing ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from museum in 2005, but details remain a mystery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man charged in the museum heist of a pair of ruby…
Sony’s Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities
SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) — Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push…
Live updates | Day 9 of the latest Israel-Hamas war
Hundreds of thousands of Gaza residents sought to heed Israel’s order to evacuate roughly the…
Study finds withdrawing less blood for ICU lab tests reduces patient strain, waste
Intensive care units can collect less blood for lab tests and thereby reduce transfusions for…
These Canadian designers are putting the brakes on ultrafast fashion
TORONTO – Canadian fashion companies that are pushing back against a market that expects loads…
Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and desperately low on supplies as invasion looms
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Medics in Gaza warned Sunday that thousands could die…
Forest Practices Board investigates planned back burn in B.C.’s Shuswap region
British Columbia's forest watchdog has confirmed it is investigating the province's response to wildfires that…
Hundreds march to support LGBTQ rights in Kelowna
People have rallied for trans rights outside of Kelowna’s city hall today, Oct. 15. About…
Rose hips’ seedpods provide a pop of color in the fall and winter garden
The rose has long been regarded as the “queen of flowers,” revered for its fragrance…
What does the science say about the grass vs. turf debate in sports?
Which playing surface is safer for athletes: natural grass or artificial turf? The question is…